What are the trends to expect from Apple at WWDC 2015

Apple is preparing once again to surprise fans of the brand and professionals. Observers are already discussing the advantages and disadvantages of the new version of Apple TV and strimingovogo service that the company is going to present at the beginning of June.

In 2015, Apple will hold four major events (presentation of two new products and two conferences for developers, so they have time to prepare for the new), so preparing for it being the last time, writes Gazeta. Each event is announced or launched the following "great product", which not only defines a new vector of development for its own sake, but also for the entire market.

The nearest event - a conference for developers WWDC 2015 will take place less than a month (from 8 to 12 June 2015), and is traditionally held at the exhibition center Moscone West in San Francisco.

Apple TV the fourth generation

As the main product it experts expect Apple TV 4G, since this is where Apple will need help application developers from around the world to tap its full potential. TV set-top box is waiting for three important changes: first, it must get its own strimingovy TV service with 25 channels that perform competitor Netflix. The partners of Apple in this matter will be ABC, CBS and Fox. The cost of the new service is $ 40 a month.

The second innovation - is the ability to connect the console to the App Store and turn into a complete home entertainment and multimedia center. Third new functionality Apple TV will support HomeKit - library functions for connecting to a single system of intelligent home appliances, such as thermostat Nest. This will collect performance sensors System devices "smart" house and manage, not only with the iPhone and Siri, but with the help of Apple TV. To ensure that these innovations, the console will update the chip A8 and significantly increase disk space. The first device on the platform HomeKit should also be present at WWDC.

Strimingovy service Apple Music

Another important market segment in which Apple is very desirable to tighten its position, it is streaming audio and iTunes. At WWDC 2015 the company must submit an updated Beats Music, which will turn into Apple Music. The company plans to draw attention to it by lowering the price of $ 2, compared with a "standard" price in the market and an extensive library of music tracks. Monthly subscription is $ 7.99 vs. $ 9.99. In addition, Apple has implemented in their devices the technical ability to play Hi-Res Audio, allowing you to use the headphone connector Lightning. In iTunes, there will be high-quality tracks 24-bit / 96kHz (currently there are only recording 16-bit / 44.1kHz).

iOS 9 And OS X 10.11

At WWDC 2015 developers will be presented the next version of iOS 9, but on the iPhone and iPad it is, as before, there will be no earlier than September, with new smartphones. Instead, on the stage of Moscone West could announce the release of the final version of iOS 8.4. An updated version of OS X 10.11, is expected to be more stable version of Yosemite with enhanced integration with iCloud Drive.

12.9-inch iPad Pro

iPad is deteriorating due to sales of tablets in the consumer market is waiting for care in the business segment. Observers expect the output iPad Pro with increased diagonal of 12.9 inches and a suite of applications designed for the business segment. However, the exact characteristics of the device of the future remains unknown.

MacBook Pro and iMac chips Broadwell

It is also expected to announce new models of iMac monoblocks and laptops MacBook Pro. Updated 13-inch laptops with touchpads Force Touch, determines the strength of pressing, the company has already presented in March this year, but so far that the devices run on processors Intel Haswell. MacBook, which will present in June, will have already Processors Intel Broadwell, producing the new technological process and different discount compared to current energy crystals at the same power.

Also, developers receive new data on the development of the payment system Apple Pay, and the first results of the application of Apple Watch and applications for their massive user. This should help the development of practical applications for this device.